So I haven’t written for quite some time and it’s a surprise because I don’t even seem to miss it. What I do miss is listening to music.
A very good friend of mine has been my constant supply of cheesy 80s music. I can’t recall the last time I went to a live show. Now that I have all this time to do it, maybe I should just go out there and visit these places again.
Route 196, 70s Bistro, Saguijo to name a few. I should start visiting these places again — and more — just so I can reacquaint myself with the music I’ve easily fallen in love with.
It has been quite a roller coaster, the entire year so far. I have no idea at all where the next 24 hours will take me, and I guess it is that kind of mild (if not wild) ignorance that seem to have vacated my senses when it comes to writing.
I have been, however, quite diligent in Pinterest. I’ve loaded so much on my pin boards, and well… to exhibit a few:
Have you ever heard of Last Song Syndrome aka LSS? It’s that modern illness (chos) where the last song you hear gets stuck in your head.
It’s quite a phenomenon actually. If your misfortune finds you and you ride a public jeep here in the Philippines, chances are you’ll be singing a Lito Camo cheesemax all day. It has happened to me more than once. I am not proud of it, but merely confirming that it can really happen.
Most of the time though, I am lucky to chance upon songs that I don’t mind singing out loud. I guess that’s why I’ve always been drawn to music — it’s so hard to shake off.
Today, I had the worst case of LSS. I had to download the song DURING WORK HOURS — oh my god — just so I can listen to it all day. Now that I’m home, I got sad because I didn’t save the song in my USB. So I did what any decent person would do.
I downloaded it again. Worst case ever!!!!
Eh… it’s not that bad. The song is a pretty good one. I am now thinking of how I can incorporate this in my running playlist. :)
Ladies and gents, Clarity by Zedd featuring Foxers.
I remember laying across chairs during my father’s wake. Machiko Skye saw me from afar and trotted down to me, while holding a small pack of Skyflakes, one of her favorite snacks.
Fondly, she asked, “Tita Carla, may I sit here?” For a two-year-old, her speech is close to impeccable.
“Sure, Machiko,” I replied.
So she sat by my head while I curled up tighter to fit in just two chairs. She was eating silently, taking quick glances at me.
And then she started to stroke the top of my head, slowly and gently, and started singing:
Don’t you worry
Don’t you worry, child
See, heaven’s got a plan for you
She said, “I don’t know the other words, Tita.”
I don’t think I needed to hear more.
Tomorrow, it will be two months. I will never get used to this.
I don’t know if you can recall this lady from Bridesmaids but I am more than happy to remind you of her:
I just find her so funny! She guested on Ellen and Ellen can barely contain her laughter. That is just genuine comedy for me!
She also did a couple more movies after Bridesmaids, but what I am actually excited about is Pitch Perfect.
Here she plays Fat Amy. Clickity click to know more about her character!
I just find her soooo amazingly funny. She’s Australian by the way. And she came from the Bush. HAHAHAHAHA. Yeah, if you haven’t seem her guesting on Jimmy Kimmel or Ellen, you should really be heading to YouTube right now. :)
I have a feeling this movie is this generation’s Sister Act. When I first saw it, I immediately thought, please do not be the kind of disaster that is Glee, but then, I saw the riff off, and I was just blown.
Anna Kendrick has good pipes.
I wonder when is this showing in the Philippines. So far, from what I’ve seen over the Web, this is just on limited release in North America. I’m hoping it lands on Asian shore. I haven’t seen a good musical comedy lately, and Rebel Wilson is just the pill I need. :)
There is no point fighting the curiosity! Check them out now! :)
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